Sunday May 05, 1985: on this day

About May 5th, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: U.S. President Ronald Reagan joins German Chancellor Helmut Kohl for a controversial funeral service at a cemetery in Bitburg, Germany, which includes the graves of 59 elite S.S. troops from World War II.
  • Day of the week: May 5th, 1985 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Michael Palin, Chris Brown
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: We Are The World by USA for Africa
  • #1 UK song: Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears
  • Popular movie: Pale Rider directed by Clint Eastwood

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What day of the week was May 05, 1985?


May 05, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 125th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1985 can also be written as 5/5/1985 in the US and as 5/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

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May 05, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 05, 1985:

  • U.s. president ronald reagan joins german chancellor helmut kohl for a controversial funeral service at a cemetery in bitburg, germany, which includes the graves of 59 elite s.s. troops from world war ii.
  • The fbi brings charges against the suspected heads of the five mafia families in new york city.
  • Fire engulfs a wooden stand at the valley parade stadium in bradford, england, during a football match, killing 56.
  • Ronald reagan visits the military cemetery at bitburg and the site of the bergen-belsen concentration camp, where he makes a speech.

May 05, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 05, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 05, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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May 05, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 05, 1985 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 1985 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 05, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 06:56 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1985.

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Who was born on May 05, 1985?


Famous people born on May 05, 1985:

  • Clark Duke
    Clark Duke

    American actor known for his roles in 'Hot Tub Time Machine' and 'The Office.

  • Chivon Patel

    Chivon Patel is a brilliant physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • PJ Tucker

    PJ Tucker is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Miami Heat in the NBA.

  • Quadre Patel

    Quadre Patel is a highly respected mathematician known for his work in the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Sherah Zhao

    Sherah Zhao is a Chinese-American neuroscientist who studies the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive and emotional processes.

  • Jidenn Jidenna

    Jidenna is a nigerian-american musician known for his hit song 'classic man' and his unique style that blends hip-hop, r&b, and african...

  • Hillary Flora

    American magical child known as "the albuquerque powerhouse.

  • Shareena Sharma

    Shareena Sharma is an Indian physicist who specializes in the study of quantum mechanics.

  • Mayari Nguyen

    Mayari Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American chemist who specializes in the development of new materials for energy storage and conversion.

  • Chondra Sharma

    Chondra Sharma is an Indian journalist and news anchor who has covered stories on politics, business, and technology.

  • Josselyne Nguyen

    Josselyne Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American chemist known for her work on sustainable energy solutions.

  • Emanuele Giaccherini

    Italian footballer.

  • Terrence Wheatley

    American football player.

  • Marcos Rogério Oliveira Duarte

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Shoko Nakagawa

    Japanese actress and singer.

  • Tsepo Masilela

    South african footballer.

  • Marcos Rogerio

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Marcos Duarte

    Brazilian footballer.

Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:

  • Michael Palin
    Michael Palin

    British actor, comedian, and writer.

  • Chris Brown
    Chris Brown

    American actor, singer, and dancer.

  • Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill

    British actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.

  • Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira

    Belgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.

  • Vincent Kartheiser
    Vincent Kartheiser

    Vincent kartheiser is an american actor known for his role as pete campbell in the television series mad men.

  • Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power

    American actor of third generation.

  • Will Arnett
    Will Arnett

    Will arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.

  • John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies

    John rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.

  • Danielle Fishel
    Danielle Fishel

    Danielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.

  • Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen

    Lance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.

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How old is someone born on May 05, 1985?


Someone born on May 05, 1985 is:

39 years and 30 days old,

or 468 months and 30 days old,

or 2039 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14275 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1985?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 05, 1985.

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May 05, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 1985:

  • Donald Bailey

    English engineer, designed the bailey bridge (b. 1901).

  • Ferruccio Rossi-Landi
  • Gino Buzzanca
  • Alan Yates

What famous deaths happened on May 5th?

Famous deaths on May 5th:

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Dana Wynter
    Dana Wynter

    Actress german-english (d. 2011).

  • Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker

    Deaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.

  • Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser

    American television, film and stage actress (born 1920).

  • Rudolf Schön

    Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.

  • Garl Kasell

    Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...

  • Chanceler

    Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.

  • Marri Shaw

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

  • Mihail Botvinnik

    Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.

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May 05, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 05, 1985:

  • Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
  • Euthymios the Wonderworker
  • Barlaam of Serpukhov
  • Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
  • Eulogios the Confessor
  • New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
  • Albania: Martyrs' Day.
  • Great Martyr Irene
  • Roly Poly of Georgia.
  • Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).

Observances on May 05, 1985:

  • Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
  • World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 05, 1985:

  • Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
  • Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
  • Saint Britto
  • Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
  • Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
  • Saint Nicetius
  • Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
  • Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
  • Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
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May 05, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 05, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 29th and May 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 05, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1985 was We Are The World by USA for Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 05, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 05, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Are The World
  2. - Crazy For You
  3. - Rhythm Of The Night
  4. - Don't You (Forget About Me) youtube
  5. - One Night In Bangkok

May 05, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1985 was Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 05, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 05, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
  2. - We Are The World
  3. - Easy Lover
  4. - Move Closer
  5. - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

May 05, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1985 was We Are The World by USA For Africa, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 05, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 05, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - We Are The World
  2. - Rhythm Of the Night
  3. - In My House
  4. - Fresh
  5. - Smooth Operator

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May 05, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 05, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pale Rider

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress, Sydney Penny

Country: United States of America

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Hector Babenco

Starring: William Hurt, Raul Julia, Sônia Braga, José Lewgoy

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Chia-Liang Liu

Starring: Hou Hsiao, Chia-Hui Liu, Lily Li, Jason Pai Piao

Phenomena

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Daria Nicolodi, Kaspar Capparoni, Fiore Argento, Michele Soavi, Donald Pleasence, Federica Mastroianni, Patrick Bauchau, Fiorenza Tessari, Franco Trevisi, Fulvio Mingozzi

Country: Italy

Maccheroni

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ettore Scola

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Daria Nicolodi, Jack Lemmon, Isa Danieli, Ernesto Mahieux, Marta Bifano, Franco Angrisano, Orsetta Gregoretti, Giovanni Mauriello, Patrizia Sacchi, Jean-François Perrier, Maria Luisa Santella

Country: Italy

May 05, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 05, 1985 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

About Time

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Paying Guest

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee

Mussolini and I

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Alberto Negrin

Half Nelson

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ryan Fleck

The Day the Universe Changed

Release year: 1985

Starring: James Burke

May 05, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 05, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Men And Angels by Mary Gordon

Men And Angels

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Anne Foster is married to a foreign art historian. She employs a difficult, but devout, nanny who disrupts her domestic life and her view of motherhood.

The Class by Erich Segal

The Class

By:

The powerful and moving story of five Harvard Class of 1958 students and their relationships with women is told by Erich Segal, a world-renowned author.

Citizen Hughes by Michael Drosnin

Citizen Hughes

By:

Leonardo DiCaprio portrays Howard Hughes in Martin Scorsese's film The Aviator. He is a legendary playboy and pilot, but he is most famous for his role as the ultimate mystery man.

The Bridge Across Forever by Richard Bach

The Bridge Across Forever

By:

The New York Times Bestseller List for more than a year! Richard Bach's classic and inspiring love story of hope and love "We're the bridge across forever, arching above and adventuring for the sea,"

Proof by Dick Francis

Proof

By:

Tony Beach, a wine merchant, has skillfully catered Tony's latest society event. But the fun ends when a group of hit men crashes the party...literally.

May 05, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 05, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lot Lot

Lot Lot

Platform: Family Computer[1] Arcade MSX NEC PC-8801

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Tokuma Shoten

The Rats

The Rats

Platform: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Government simulation game / Text Adventure, Survival horror

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Nodes of Yesod

Nodes of Yesod

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Enterprise 64/128, iOS (Apple)

Genre: Maze; Platform

Cosmic Wartoad

Cosmic Wartoad

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action

Publisher: Ocean

The Great American Cross-Country Road Race

The Great American Cross-Country Road Race

Platform: Atari 8-bit (original) Apple II, Commodore 64

Genre: Sim racing

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on May 05, 1985?

On May 05, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1985?

On May 05, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 05, 1985?

On May 05, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 5th?

May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
  • 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
  • 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.

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What happened in 1985?

1985 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Caps 4-Isles 3 (OT) - Patrick Division Semifinals - Caps hold 1-0 lead
  • Challenger moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 51-B mission
  • Caps 2-Isles 1 (OT) - Patrick Division Semifinals - Caps hold 2-0 lead

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What was the calendar for May 1985?

May 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1985 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 5, 1985